Sunday Independent (Ireland)

Work wardrobe warriors

- Claire O’Mahony

Brush off

OLD school and essential, a good garment brush used on suit jackets and trousers will remove lint and dirt, keep clothes looking fresh and ultimately reduce dry-cleaning bills. Opt for natural bristles, like the Kent CR8 deluxe brush with natural boar bristles and three veneered woods, which is gentler on fibres and should last a long time. €61.16; hangerproj­ect.co.uk

Shoe saviour

IT’S not necessaril­y that shoes maketh the man or woman but well-tended footwear just looks more profession­al. Dubarry Leather Suede Protector Spray is the world’s first water-based fluorochem­ical spray for footwear. Working on all types of nubuck and suede, it protects against water as well as oils and stains. €10; dubarry.ie

Close shave

PILING and bobbling can be caused by wear and tear, as well as using hard-powdered detergents and unfortunat­ely there’s no guarantee that a fabric will never pile. Philips GCO26/00 fabric shaver can help restore wornout looking clothes to their former glory. It can cover a large area, is suitable for delicate clothes and comes with two AA batteries. €22.44; amazon.co.uk

Stain SOS

THE Laundress is a range of eco-friendly detergent, fabric care and home cleaning products, loved by the fashion set. Its On the Spot kit is a useful item to take travelling or keep in a drawer in case of emergencie­s. It comes in a vinyl pack and contains four liquid stain removal packs and a stain removal bar soap, as well as four spray-on solutions to remove wrinkles and get rid of static. €27.97; shopbop.com

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